Crab Season Closure

[racfish]

I dont have access to the rules right now . Does anyone know when summer crab season closes?

[Amx]

what area? I see a few areas/dates, about 5.

[racfish]

I do area 8.2 or 8.1. Those are the areas I crab in.

[Amx]

closes sept 2

thursdays thru mondays only.

[racfish]

Thank you Tom. I thought as much. I was hoping I was wrong.

[Amx]

area 7 north and south closes Sept. 30. Same days of the week.

[G-Man]

Just remember that it opens 4th of July weekend and closes after labor day for all the "southern" Puget Sound areas. On a positive note, I spoke with a checker at Shilshole today and they believe that the recreational harvest in areas 8-1, 8-2 and 11 were low enough to merit opening up for the winter season. Unfortunately areas, 9 and 10 got hammered hard and will most likely be closed to recreational harvest until next summer.

[Bodofish]

It's time to let them bulk up for the winter snatch!

[racfish]

Last winter wasn't bad because it didn't get too cold. Im hoping for another wet but mild winter.Its brutal on the water in winter at times.My hands got numbed up a few times.

[Bodofish]

Yeah, short run, warm house, a fire and a hot drink of choice.

[racfish]

Were going Saturday for our last crabbing of the season. If I get a few I'll be happy.